Design Review - Boards & Staff

Quanlin is a Project Manager at SRM Development where she manages the development phases of affordable and market-rate multifamily and mixed-use projects. She is additionally the owner and principal of consulting firm PlanReal Partners. Quanlin has over 15 years of planning and development experience in both public and private sectors. Her extensive background includes planning, development, land use, zoning, transit-oriented development, and community engagement. Quanlin holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Urban Planning from Wuhan University and a Master of City and Regional Planning from Ohio State University. She lives in the Squire Park neighborhood.

Ana is a trained Landscape Architect and works as a Designer at Gustafson Guthrie Nichol. Her work focuses on institutional, corporate, and civic projects. Prior to moving to Seattle, Ana was a consultant and design team member at the Office of James Burnett, working on corporate landscape projects, and has additional professional experience at architecture and landscape architecture firms in Massachusetts and Hawaii. Ana earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in architectural studies and Latin American studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in New York and a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. She lives in Ballard.

Parker is an Associate at Third Place Design co-operative. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture from California State Polytechnic University and is a licensed architect in Washington and California. He lives in Capitol Hill.

Troy is a Landscape and Urban Designer at Jett Landscape Architecture & Design specializing mixed-use communities, transit-oriented development, and affordable housing projects across the Puget Sound region. He previously held positions in landscape and urban design in Colorado. Troy earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kansas State University followed by a Master of Landscape Architecture at the University of Colorado Denver. He lives in Squire Park.

Brittany is a planning and development professional with eight years of experience in land development and land use review. She was recently employed as a Planning Project Manager at civil engineering and urban planning consulting firm AHBL where she practiced current- and long-range planning throughout Washington and California. Brittany earned bachelor and master’s degrees in city and regional planning from Ohio State University. She lives in Leschi.

Lisa is the Director of Real Estate & Corporate Facilities at clean energy company Terra Power, LLC. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Fisk University. She lives in the Central District.

Christopher is a project developer at Mercy Housing Northwest, where he works on publicly funded affordable mixed-use and multifamily housing developments in and around Seattle. He has previously worked in the roles of Associate Project Developer and Project Assistant. Christopher's responsibilities include financial analysis, site selection, design development, construction management, financial closing, lease-up, and financial conversion. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy at Whitman College before earning a Master of City and Regional Planning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He lives in Columbia City.

Nicole is a Licensed Architect employed at global architecture, design, and planning firm Gensler. Her work encompasses code and zoning research, programming analysis, design studies, and permit application submittals. She was previously a Designer at Carrier Johnson Architects and SSW Architects where she produced design iterations for education and civic projects. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences from McMaster University and a master’s degree in architecture from Southern California Institute of Architecture. She lives in the Denny Triangle neighborhood.

Jonas is a Designer and Project Manager at NBBJ. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Design and Interior Architecture from the University of California. Jonas lives Downtown.

Che has practiced architecture for 24 years and currently works as a project manager at Jackson|Main Architecture. Her focus is on multifamily projects and her portfolio includes mixed-use, adaptive reuse, hospitality, retail, and industrial projects. Che earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas. She lives in Belltown.

Emily is a certified Landscape Architect and Project Manager at Site Workshop in Seattle. Previously, she was employed at Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects PC and Ennead Architects, both in New York City. Emily holds a bachelor's degree in urban design and architectural studies from New York University and a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, in addition to a Certificate in Horticulture from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Emily lives in the Madrona neighborhood.

Gina is a Registered Architect with more than ten years of professional experience. She currently works as a Project Manager and Project Architect at Hybrid Architecture, focusing on multifamily and mixed-use projects. Previously, Gina was an Architect at Perkins+Will in Seattle, and Behnisch Architekten and Hermann + Oettl Architects, both in Munich. Her career has focused on design and community centered roles. Gina earned a Bachelor of Science degree in geobiology at the California Institute of Technology, followed by a Master of Architecture degree from Washington University. She lives in the Admiral neighborhood.

Jacob is a Senior Economist at Zillow. They hold a Ph.D. in economics from the University of British Columbia. Jacob lives in Capitol Hill.

Katherine is a landscape architect with 10 years of professional experience. She is currently employed at Gustafson Guthrie Nichol in Seattle, and previously worked at Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates in Brooklyn, New York. She has worked on a variety of project types, including public parks, residential developments, corporate headquarters, and streetscapes, and is tasked with overseeing projects through from design to construction. Katherine earned a Bachelor of Sciences in Landscape Architecture from the University of Connecticut. She lives in the Roosevelt neighborhood.

Kun is an Architect and Urban Designer with 35 years of experience spanning across Asia, Africa, and the United States. He is the owner and founder of two firms, Kun Lim Architect based in Malaysia and Kun Lim Studio based in Seattle. His portfolio encompasses a wide range of project types, including mixed-use, multifamily, commercial, athletic, campus, worship, medical, and recreational. Kun earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Houston. He lives in the University District.

Shabazz has a passion for contributing to a safer and more resilient environment for all communities across Seattle. She earned a bachelor’s degree in urban planning and a minor in construction management from the University of Washington and now works collaboratively with community business organizations to develop infrastructure projects to increase access to resources. She lives in the South Park neighborhood.

Christian is the Senior Vice President of Development at Alexandria Real Estate. Prior to this role, Christian was the Vice President of Skanska Commercial Development, where he was responsible for all aspects of development for the Seattle office, including acquisition, project vision, entitlements, design and construction management, marketing, community outreach, leasing, and project divestment. Previously, Christian held leadership roles as Sellen Construction and Bentall Kennedy after starting his career in public policy as a legislative aide and senior legislative assistant. Christian earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Whitworth University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington. He lives in the View Ridge neighborhood.

Kayleigh is a NE Seattle resident of 10+ years and is self-employed as a real estate broker with Windermere Real Estate Co. She is an urbanist as well as a transit advocate, and is passionate about the built environment. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Photography from Sam Houston State University, and enjoys every opportunity to take inspiration from city life. She lives in the Maple Leaf neighborhood.

Todd is the Executive Vice President of commercial development firm Urban Visions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the University of Washington. He lives in Wallingford.

Penn is a Senior Development Manager at Touchstone Development with almost 15 years of experience working in construction and project management in the greater Puget Sound region. His work involves all aspects of the development process, from acquisition to project closeout and transition. Penn's work experience includes urban development, hospitality, mixed-use, multifamily, and single-family residential development. Penn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Washington and a certificate from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He lives in the Ravenna neighborhood.

Solomon is Vice President and Real Estate Developer at Islanders Development Inc. He earned a Master of Urban Planning with an Urban Design specialization from the University of Washington. He lives in Ballard.

Brian is a licensed architect with 15 years of experience. Currently, he is a Project Manager at hinge studio in Seattle, working on a mix of project types including commercial, single-family residential, and adaptive reuse. Previously, Brian has worked for Environmental Works and b9 Architects as a Project Manager and Project Architect. Over his career, the projects Brian has worked on range in scale from single-family residences to mixed-use multifamily housing. Brian earned a bachelor's degree in architectural studies from Washington State University and a Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois. He lives in the Whittier Heights neighborhood.

Ryan is the Director of Sustainability and Designer at Graphite Design Group. In his professional career, Ryan focuses on large scale mixed-use projects in downtowns around the region. His work involves all phases of a project's development from conceptual design through construction. In addition to professional work, Ryan volunteers for the Aurora Reimagined Coalition advocating for sustainable improvements to one of Seattle's busiest transit corridors. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture followed by a Masters of Architecture from Texas Tech University. He lives in Aurora – Licton Springs.

Adriana is an architectural designer at DLR Group. She earned a Bachelor of Science of Architecture and a Master of Architecture from the University of Idaho. Adriana lives in Capitol Hill.

Stewart is a registered architect and a real estate development professional with nearly 20 years of experience. He currently works as a Senior Development Manager at Skanska Commercial Development USA. Previously, Stewart worked for The Miller Hull Partnership as an Architectural Designer and Project Manager, J.A.S. Design-Build, and was a teaching assistant for studio and shop classes at the University of Washington College of Built Environments. Stewart earned bachelor's and master's degrees in architecture from the University of Washington. He lives in Columbia City.

Zi is an operations assistant at Tucker Ranch Farm. He studied Urban Planning, Energy, and Design at Western Washington University. Zi lives in Beacon Hill.

Lisa is a Senior Fellow at Architecture 2030, a non-profit organization focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts of buildings. Her work emphasizes advocating for equity, community engagement, and sustainability in the face of climate change. Previously, Lisa was the Executive Director of the American Institute of Architects Seattle and the Founding Director of the Seattle Design Festival. Lisa was awarded a Loeb Fellowship to study at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. She additionally has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia and a Master of Arts Administration from the University of Wisconsin. She lives in the Mount Baker neighborhood.

Ben is a Real Estate Developer and founder of affordable housing firm Great Expectations LLC. His scope of work includes land assembly, fundraising, ground up development, acquisition, and improvement of existing housing in Seattle and across the Pacific Northwest. He previously was a partner at management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Ben earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science followed by a Master of Science in applied mathematics at Johns Hopkins University followed by a Master of Business Administration at Stanford University. He lives in Capitol Hill.

Rob is a Hazard Mitigation Specialist at FEMA Region 10. He spent the first several years of his career working in land development as a project manager and consultant, evolving to a broader path advancing community resiliency. He completed a Master degree in Master, City, and Regional Planning at Georgia Tech. Rob lives in the Genessee neighborhood of West Seattle.

Alan has 40 years of experience in the field of architecture. He was a Founding Principal of the firm GGLO, and a Principal at The Bumgardner Architects prior. His work included affordable and market-rate multifamily housing, including townhouses, low-, mid-, and high-rise apartments, historic renovations, and hotel projects. Alan lives in the Fauntleroy neighborhood of West Seattle. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and Environmental Design at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom and a Master of Architecture from the University of Washington.

Brenda has fifteen years of experience in design, construction, and real estate development in the Pacific Northwest. She is Senior Project Manager at Jones Lang LaSalle performing a wide range of roles including development, design, and construction management; space planning; feasibility studies; and capital and cost management. Brenda earned Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Construction Management degrees from the University of Washington. She lives in Hillman City.

Gavin is a Registered Architect and Associate Director of Sidewalk Labs. His work focuses on design and architecture aimed to create adaptable, sustainable, affordable, and vibrant vertical development. Previously, Gavin was a Project Architect at Katerra Seattle, where he worked on large-scale mixed-use and multifamily projects along the West Coast, and a Development Planner at the City of Vancouver, Canada. Gavin’s education includes a Master of Architecture degree from Dalhousie University and a Master of Science degree in Sustainable Urban Development from the University of Oxford. He resides in the Fairmount Park neighborhood.

Maria is the owner of barrientosRYAN, an urban real estate development firm that focuses on urban infill, large civic projects, placemaking, and building strong relationships with the surrounding community. She has resided in the Queen Anne neighborhood for over thirty years and in that time served the community on over twenty-five boards and commissions. Maria earned a degree in marketing, real estate, and advertising from The University of Texas at Austin.

Norie is an artist with experience designing public and private art installations. She lives in Maple Leaf.

Radia is a Product Manager at Microsoft focusing on Edge enterprise and security. She completed a B.S.E. in Computer Science at Princeton University.

Tiffany is a Design Manager of a real estate development team at Burrard Properties with over ten years of industry experience in architecture, design, real estate, and construction. Prior to moving to Seattle, she was a Senior Designer at Studio Tack and an Architectural Designer and Project Manager at Rockwell Group, both in New York. Over her career, Tiffany has worked on hospitality, highrise, and retail projects across the country and internationally. Tiffany earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in architectural studies and a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from the University of Washington before pursuing a Master of Architecture degree from Columbia University. She lives in the Squire Park neighborhood.

Kinsley is a Software Engineer at Meta. Kinsley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied and Computational Mathematical Sciences from the University of Washington. He lives in Queen Anne.